By Islam El-Sakka
The European Commission will convene talks in Brussels with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank to coordinate the next round of support for Ukraine through the winter and to bolster the U.S.-led peace process ahead of upcoming negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
Talks follow heavy Russian attacks
The discussions come after another night of intense Russian strikes that hit power stations in Kyiv and Zhytomyr and a cargo vessel at sea near Odesa, exacerbating energy shortages as winter approaches.
U.S. envoy confirms participation
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said U.S. negotiators would meet their European counterparts in Brussels, signaling continued American engagement in the diplomatic effort.
European caution on U.S. midterms
European politicians are reacting cautiously to the U.S. midterm elections, with many choosing to remain silent to avoid provoking President Donald Trump.
